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We know how to boost productivity and lift wages – but it will take time and much tougher tax reform

The slide in Australia’s labour productivity – real gross domestic product per hour worked – has become a real concern. In the past year, labour productivity has fallen 4.6%.

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Are tree-changers bad at managing their rural properties? A new study wades into the weeds to find the answer

Tree-changers opting for a rural lifestyle can get a bad rap for not managing their properties well. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted thousands more city-based Australians to buy property in the regions. So will this lead to more absentee neighbours who, in the eyes of some, don’t know what they’re doing?

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Australia seeking to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons

Australia’s House of Representatives has passed legislation to prevent Russia from building its embassy near Parliament House on security grounds

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Australian government passes law cancelling lease on new Russian embassy site over security concerns

Anthony Albanese says he has briefed opposition on move in response to ‘clear security advice’ about risk of premises so close to parliament

The Guardian - AU

Museum to enshrine words of sorrow that shaped history

Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.

The New Daily

Stale Take: Sun Safety In Winter Is Just As Important As It Is In Summer

PEDESTRIAN.TV has teamed up with Queensland Health to spread awareness about sun safety in winter. During winter, we all crave the warmth of the sun. However, it’s easy to underestimate the impact it’s still having on our skin. This is especially true in Australia, where we have the highest rates…

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Australia may only build three of eight Aukus nuclear-powered submarines locally

Despite widespread reports that all eight submarines would be built in Australia under $368bn deal, up to five SSNs will be US Virginia class

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'Goodwill on both sides' key to EU trade deal: Farrell

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there's been some movement on the main impediments to Australia's free trade deal with the European Union.

AAP

Government set to cancel Russian lease on new embassy site

PM: 'Today's decision is one taken in the national security interests of Australia.'

The Canberra Times

Six charged after meth worth $1.7 billion seized

Methamphetamine worth $1.7 billion has been seized as part of a probe into a global smuggling syndicate bringing the drug from Canada to Australia.

The New Daily

Jamaica Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

Lorne Donaldson picked 24 players for an April exhibition match against Sheffield United Women's team

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Ben Roberts-Smith says defamation case defeat was a ‘terrible outcome’ as he returns to Australia

Former SAS corporal arrives in Perth from New Zealand and comments for first time on judgment in civil case that found on the balance of probabilities he had committed war crimes

The Guardian - AU

Nigeria Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

Randy Waldrum picked 23 players for April friendly matches against Haiti and New Zealand

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Senator removed from party room – as it happened

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'Exceptional' newly discovered Tom Roberts auctioned

A newly discovered painting by Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts has gone under the hammer in the United Kingdom for $A18,600.

The Canberra Times

'Be strong and act now': Grieving father's letters after Port Arthur massacre donated to museum

He wrote the letters so 'no person in Australia ever has to suffer such a loss'.

The New Daily

Ben Roberts-Smith breaks his silence after returning to Australia

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has broken his silence after returning to Australia for the first time since a damning court verdict.

The Conversation

To deliver enough affordable housing and end homelessness, what must a national strategy do?

The Albanese government came to office promising action on housing. Its A$10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is now stuck in the Senate, with the Greens demanding more ambitious funding and reforms. The government is also working on its promised National Housing and Homelessness Plan.

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Gareth Evans: the case for recognising Palestine

Since a United Nations General Assembly Resolution vote in November 2012, Palestine has had the status of a state within the UN system. It is not a full member state but, like the Holy See, a non-member observer state. Australia – after a heady debate within the Gillard cabinet –…

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Stripping medals from soldiers is murky territory, and must not distract from investigating alleged war crimes

It could be years before Ben Roberts-Smith and others are stripped of military awards for their service in Afghanistan and face Australian criminal court on war crimes charges, if in fact that ever happens.

The Conversation

The type of school does matter when it comes to a child's academic performance

School choice is enormously important to families. Some spend tens of thousands of dollars per year to send their children to private schools, in the belief this will provide a better education and future.

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Spanish Football’s Shameful Tweet To One Of The Stars Who Won’t Be At The Women’s World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand, some of the best female football players on the planet will miss.

LiveScience

Mysterious rock art painted by Aboriginal people depicts Indonesian warships, study suggests

Archaeologists may have solved the mystery of the origins of two boat paintings detailed inside a cave in Australia.

The Hindu

India’s Test losses: a result of stereotypes and the quest for balance

India has, for long, obsessed over playing four seamers and one spinner in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; Or, banked on a bowling-allrounder to deliver the goods

Newcastle Herald

'We were the Soccerettes': World Cup trophy tour shows progress

Renaye Iserief played 30 games for her country but none on home soil.

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